Tomato Zucchini Pasta Flavorful Easy Recipe to Try

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti or your choice of pasta
• 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized or sliced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh basil leaves
• optional grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the spiralized zucchini (or sliced zucchini) and the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
4. Stir in the oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the vegetable mixture. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
6. Plate the pasta, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.